The Marshall County Commissioners talked about measures being taken at the county level to ensure the safety of the county workers and community members.
As of Monday afternoon, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County, but a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department employee was quarantined for two weeks after coming into contact with someone later diagnosed with coronavirus, according to Sheriff Matt Hassel.
“The employee that we had to quarantine has no symptoms and is back to work effective today (Monday),” commented Sheriff Hassel. “Two weeks ago that person was exposed to a person that has the coronavirus. We took precautions and talked to the Health Nurse and talked to our nurse at the jail and we’ve done exactly what they told us to do. The good news is she’s not affected and in excellent shape.
“We sent her to a school outside the county and that’s where another person at the school was later diagnosed with the coronavirus.”
The commissioners did approve a resolution Monday morning concerning the State’s workforce guidance related to COVID-19. It includes guidelines sent out by the state dealing with working with the public and co-workers and employees with illnesses. The guidelines may be modified on a case-by-case basis. That information will be sent to all employees.
Superior Court No. 2 Judge Dean Colvin said a notice on the front door of the county building suggests that people who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms are not to enter the facility. He’s concerned about defendants with a court order to appear and then don’t go to their hearing because they are sick. Commission President Kevin Overmyer said the sign is in response to a meeting held last week concerning maintaining the health of county employees and the public.
Judge Colvin said he’d talk with Superior Court No 1. Judge Robert O. Bowen and Circuit Court Judge Curtis Palmer to determine how to handle those types of situations.
The commissioners urge proper hand washing techniques and stay home if you are sick. The Marshall County Health Department and the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency are prepared if there is a positive case of COVID-19.
